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SV55 HNL

2005 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,157 mi
Last recorded106,157 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sorento80,895 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HNL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,157 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 75,145 miles

ns and osf metal pipe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,145 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

ns and osf metal pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 60,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,207 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

spare tyre is flat!

Fail 13 Jan 2015 47,182 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

spare tyre is flat!

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,282 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre flat

nearside handbrake cable has reduced movment but still works effectivly

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 10 Nov 2011 31,884 miles

parking brake is acceptable but could be better

Fail 4 Nov 2011 31,844 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 26,874 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,587 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight leak at O/S/F steering rack gaiter

slight knock through track rod O/S/F

Fail 10 Nov 2008 12,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,035 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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SV55 HNL is a 2005 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV55 HNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV55 HNL is a 2005 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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